The 11 projects will be aimed at tearing down the barriers to the uptake of energy efficiency, including increasing the access to information, initial costs and behavioural patterns which result in higher energy consumption.

These schemes will also look at addressing low income earners who are located in hard to reach areas like caravan parks and remote indigenous communities.

"The LIEEP is part of the Gillard Government’s effort to assist in the transition to a clean energy future and will help support households most vulnerable to rising prices to make smart energy choices and reduce their energy costs," parliamentary secretary for climate change and energy efficiency, Mark Dreyfus said.